BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A fire burning in the Kernville area Friday afternoon has prompted an evacuation order and evacuation warnings.
According to CalFire, the fire is called the Cyrus Fire and has burned 327 acres.
Evacuation Order
According to Genasys Protect, an evacuation order has been issued for KRN-761.
The area is east of Sierra Way, near the Kern Valley Airport. Those in the evacuation order are in immediate threat and must leave.
Evacuation Warning
An evacuation warning has also been issued for KRN-760-B and KRN-768.
Those in the evacuation warning zones are in a potential threat to life and/or property.
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The Kern County Fire Department said the fire is moving at a moderate rate of spread with wind shifts.